Cataract Treatment & Management in Red Bank, NJ

Clouding of the eye’s lens, commonly called a cataract, is one of the most common causes of vision-loss in older adults. At Crystal Eyecare in Red Bank, New Jersey, we provide expert evaluation, ongoing monitoring and coordinated referral care for cataracts to protect your daily vision and lifestyle.

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What Are Cataracts?

A cataract occurs when the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, blocking or scattering light and reducing clarity. Age-related cataracts are most common, though they may also follow injury, medication usage or other eye disease.

Symptoms & When to Act

Symptoms include blurred or dim vision, halos around lights, fading of color, frequent prescription changes, and difficulty reading or driving at night. Because cataracts progress gradually, routine exams are important even before symptoms become obvious.

Risk Factors & Prevention

Age 60 and older (especially over 80)
Smoking, excessive UV exposure, diabetes, long-term steroid use
Family history or prior eye surgery or trauma

While surgery is the primary treatment, you can help slow progression by wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, maintaining healthy overall health and receiving timely eye exams.

Evaluation & Monitoring at Our Practice

Your exam includes a dilated lens and retina evaluation, visual acuity testing, and discussion of how the cataract affects your daily life. We assess whether you are at the stage where surgical referral should be considered and coordinate care with trusted ophthalmologists.

Treatment Options

Prescription glasses or magnifiers and anti-glare lenses for early symptoms.
Surgical removal of the cloudy lens and replacement with an intraocular lens (IOL) when vision is significantly impaired or everyday tasks become difficult. This remains the only effective treatment for advanced cataracts.

Why Choose Crystal Eyecare for Cataract Care

Expertise: Decades of combined clinical experience in optometry and optical care.
Local & personalized service: Serving Red Bank, Middletown, Holmdel, Hazlet, Keyport, Keansburg and surrounding Monmouth County communities.
Co-management support: We coordinate with surgical and specialty partners to guide you through pre- and post-referral care.